Phaeolus neoschweinitzii sp. nov. causing dieback of Pinus wallichiana

Key Points

• Dieback in Pinus wallichiana is linked to the newly identified fungal pathogen, Phaeolus neoschweinitzii.
• Infection leads to significant health decline in affected pine populations, stressing the need for monitoring.
• Assessment based on field observations and laboratory analysis of fungal specimens.
• Identification of this pathogen emphasizes the importance of disease management in forestry.